Styles's comical fall to the stage is somewhat similar to the way in which Simpsons character Hans Moleman fell over after getting hit in the groin with a football.

The original clip made Homer Simpson laugh hysterically when it was shown at a film festival. A 'remake' starring George C Scott went on to win an Academy Award in the episode.

The new video was uploaded by Zoo magazine earlier today (February 27).

One Direction fan Jade Anderson has since identified herself as the person that "hit Harry in the balls" on Twitter, writing to him directly: "I'm the one that threw my shoe at you, i never meant to hurt you :-(."

She also claimed that police warned she had "committed a criminal assault" and "could've killed" the 18-year-old.

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One Direction kick off their 'Take Me Home' world tour at London's O2.
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